Two disc Blu-Ray pressing. When the ''Big Four'', Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, shared a stage together on June 22nd, 2010, in Sofia, Bulgaria, it was the moment their fans had waited decades for. That monumental show was beamed live into over 1000 theatres worldwide via satellite in a special HD cinematic event. The Big Four Live From Sofia includes full shows from all four bands as well as behind the scenes and interview footage.

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The Big 4: Live from Sofia, Bulgaria, recorded and filmed at the Sonisphere Festival, featured the "Big 4": American metal legends Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. The June 22, 2010 show was seen live in hundreds of movie theaters by thousands of fans all over the globe via satellite, broadcast in HD. T. Onscreen an historic high point happens during Metallica's encore when members of the other three bands join them for a version of Diamond Head's "Am I Evil?" Metallica's James Hetfield, Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, and Anthrax's Joey Belladonna take turns singing the verses. This marks the first occasion that Mustaine had performed on-stage with his former band since April 9, 1983. Needless to say, each group turns in a performance of their "hits." That said, each one is incredibly energetic, clearly riding the crowd excitement of the event, and the performances are stellar without a lapse.

Musical highlights include Anthrax's "Madhouse" and "Antisocial"; Megadeth's "Head Crusher" and the "Peace Sells/Holy Wars Reprise"; Slayer's "Angel of Death," "Seasons in the Abyss," and "Raining Blood"; finally, Metallica's "Fade to Black," "Creeping Death," "Master of Puppets," and "For Whom the Bell Tolls" are clear standouts. The set also includes a double silk-screened guitar pick, a four-color booklet, and a double-sided poster. Did we need this? Who cares? As a set, it makes a great gift. For fans of any -- or all -- of these metal warriors it proves they've stood the test of time musically, and that there is plenty of fire left in their bellies. [A 53-track Blu-Ray